We’re told officers responded to the South Gate Apartments located at 2735 East 8th Street in reference to a check welfare.

According to dispatch, a 2-year-old was running around the apartment complex naked and unsupervised.

Upon arrival to the scene, we’re told authorities found a 2-year-old that was running up and down the very steep stairwell of an apartment.

We’re told officers then located Salinas, the mother of the child, who stated that she had been asleep.

According to investigation, police revealed that the child snuck away and went outside while Salinas was asleep.

We’re told further investigation revealed CPS had an open case against Salinas for the same reason and based on the facts and circumstances during the investigation, Salinas was charged and arrested accordingly.

According to authorities, Salinas was taken to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center and CPS was notified about the incident.